The History of Running The History of Running Let’s test your historical knowledge of the history of running! Name Email 1. Where in the UK did Rodger Bannister famously break the 4 minute mile ?Add description here! Oxford Hertfordshire Cambridgeshire Surrey2. The London Marathon is one of the biggest events in the world marathon calendar but what year was the first ever London marathon?19711978198119833. How many miles did Camille Herron cover to break the 24 hour-run world record in 2018?Please select your answer162.919 miles (262.19km)152.192 miles (244.929km)168.29 miles (271.80km)158.918 miles (255.75km)4. Who is the UK’s most decorated wheelchair racer in history? Ade Adepitan David Russell Weir Richard Chiassaro Hannah Cockcroft5. What year was Nike founded?19741984196419546. Which marathon saw the first woman ever to cross the finish line?Chicago MarathonBoston MarathonLondon MarathonNew York Marathon7. What sports brand invented the first running spike?Please select your answerPumaLonsdaleReebokNike8. When was the first women's specific running shoe released? 1981 1976 1984 19789. Who was the first title sponsor of the famous London marathon?Please select your answerGiletteFloraMarsNutraSweet10. Why is the 26.2 distance event called the Marathon? Scene of a battle in Greece where a messenger ran to Athens A missing messenger was located 26.2 miles away A shipwreck with deceased Persians drifted 26.2 miles once defeated.Time is Up!